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Australian EV charging manufacturer Tritium goes into administration

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Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment manufacturer Tritium , which had pivoted to the US market, has declared itself insolvent. But in November 2023 it announced it would shutter its Brisbane facility to consolidate manufacturing operations at its Lebanon, Tennessee plant in the US.

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Stellantis Snags Rivian’s Manufacturing Head To Lead EV Push

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Stellantis has recruited Rivian’s former head of manufacturing to lead its own manufacturing operations in North America from September 2. Prior to joining Rivian, Fallon worked at Nissan for more than 16 years in various positions, including vice president of Manufacturing Canton. by 2030.

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Report: Manual Transmission Take Rates for Each Manufacturer in 2024

Automotive Addicts

com takes on the ambitious task of contacting automakers to determine how many customers still choose to row their own gears. Both models saw manual take rates hold steady at approximately 50%, signaling a committed enthusiast customer base. of WRX customers opting for the stick shift. Each year, Motor1.com Subaru BRZ: 77.8%

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Hungary June/H1 2024: MG ZS, Ford Transit Custom impress, sales up 14.1%

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Ford Transit Custom sales are up 3-fold over H1 2024. The Ford Transit Custom, MG ZS and Dacia Duster are in tow while the Opel Crossland rounds out the Top 10. The Ford Transit Custom is up 209.1% 8 9 Ford Transit Custom 1,391 1.8% + 209.1% 38 35 Ford Tourneo Custom 544 0.7% – 62.9% year-on-year increase.

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Mercedes PixelPaint Is Like Inkjet Printing For Cars, Will Enable Custom Designs

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Mercedes is embracing customization and opening a new Manufaktur Studio in Germany, which will enable visitors to see custom components installed in their vehicle. The company also announced a new PixelPaint technology, which will usher in a new era of custom paint jobs.

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Heritage Customs’ White And Blue Land Rover Defender Celebrates The Beauty Of Cyprus

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Heritage Customs has fitted a set of white 20-inch forged wheels. Custom white and dark blue leather adorns the off-roader’s interior. Heritage Customs has lifted the veil on its latest Land Rover Defender project. Heritage Customs has also fitted a set of white 20-inch forged wheels and added a blue soft top.

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High-Mileage Service Contracts: The New Tool for Your Customer Retention Toolbox

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Customer retention has long been recognized as one of the most important factors in a car dealer’s success. One of the key drivers of customer loyalty is how often a customer returns to a dealership for service and repairs after purchasing a vehicle. Despite the importance, achieving high retention levels can be challenging.